Electoral Politics

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Chapter 7
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Chapter 7

Work of the House of Commons Electoral Reform Committee During P-42

From: Anatomy of an Election

An overview of work towards electoral reform that was conducted during the 42nd parliament by the House of Commons Electoral Reform Committee. 10 $1.00 Add
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 8

Work of the House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee Dealing with Election Matters During P-42

From: Anatomy of an Election

An overview of work towards electoral reform that was conducted during the 42nd parliament by the House of Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee. 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 9

Work of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee During P-42

From: Anatomy of an Election

An overview of work towards electoral reform that was conducted during the 42nd parliament by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee. 2 $0.20 Add
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Choosing Where to Run
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Choosing Where to Run

Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign

From: Women Winning Office

In Choosing Where to Run Nash examines how to choose where to run and to best channel your passion for activism into elected office. This chapter explores topics such as where to run, … 6 $0.60 Add
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Conclusion
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Conclusion

To Bridge or to Break

From: Beyond Contempt

The conclusion of the book attempts to answer the question of why we should bother engaging with people whose views we find abhorrent and unconscionable. 12 $1.20 Add
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Conclusion: Reforming Responsible Government

Conclusion: Reforming Responsible Government

From: Democratizing the Constitution

Outline of proposals for reforming responsible government to democratize the Canadian constitution by controlling the executive powers of the prime minister. 51 $5.10 Add
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Constituency Boundaries in Canada

From: Election

Examination of the establishment, redistribution and readjustment of the boundaries of electoral districts, and consideration of policies and values underlying proposed reform. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Constituency Campaigning in Canada

From: Election

Survey of the significant impact of local campaigns on election results, particularly in relation to the 2008 federal election. ; 26 $2.60 Add
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Dealing with Negative Voices
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Dealing with Negative Voices

Part 4. Getting Your Story Out

From: Women Winning Office

In Dealing with Negative Voices Nash explores criticism in politics. In the chapter Nash discusses how to handle criticism, overcoming internalized criticism and imposter syndrome, how to handle … 7 $0.70 Add
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Debating
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Debating

Part 5. Campaigning

From: Women Winning Office

In Debating Nash discusses the utility of public debates in the democratic process as it allows the community to hold candidates to account. The chapter discusses why debates matter, who … 7 $0.70 Add
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Debating the PR Alternatives: STV Versus MMP

Debating the PR Alternatives: STV Versus MMP

From: The Politics of Voting

Review of debates between the single transferable vote and the mixed-member proportional forms of the proportional representation principle, and how partisanship in such debates inhibits reform. 15 $1.50 Add
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Debating Voting-System Effects

Debating Voting-System Effects

From: The Politics of Voting

Critical assessment of the classic debate points about voting systems: stability, local representation, and government accountability, plus an examination of newer concerns regarding voter … 24 $2.40 Add
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Democracy and the Candidate Selection Process in Canadian Elections

From: Election

Analysis of the process by which candidates for political office are nominated. 20 $2.00 Add
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Democracy, BC-Style

Democracy, BC-Style

From: British Columbia Politics and Government

Historical review of provincial and municipal attempts at voting system reform. 22 $2.20 Add
Democratizing the Constitution

Democratizing the Constitution

Reforming Responsible Government

Canada’s time-honoured system of responsible government is failing us. This principle, by which the executive must be accountable to the people’s elected representatives, was fought … ; ; 274 View
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Dirty Hands, Deception and Duplicity

Dirty Hands, Deception and Duplicity

From: Honest Politics Now

Discusses "dirty-handed politics" (unethical behaviour rationalized as serving the public good) such as dirty campaigning and moves made in the name of state and national security. ; 48 $4.80 Add